Yun Family
Xu Xinmo ceaselessly prayed to the gods and Buddha, hoping that Yun Jinnian had offended a noble in the palace, that he had been beaten or scolded; in short, as long as he didn't gain any benefits, it was fine.
Cixin Academy
The old lady was very anxious as well.
After all, that man had been taken away by General Weiyuan. If he confessed, what should she do then?
She would be laughed at by everyone in the world, disliked by her son, despised by her grandsons, and hated.
Grasping a string of Buddha Beads, she chanted non-stop, "Amitabha!"
It was unclear whether she hoped the Buddha would ensure their deed remained concealed or that Yun Jinnian had offended someone of importance in the palace.
Tian Momo looked on, feeling a chill down her spine...
After returning home, Yun Jinnian went directly to Qiyue Academy. Mrs. Han was not there; only after asking did she find out that Mrs. Han had gone to Niannian Garden.
Yun Jinnian then returned to Niannian Garden.
